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As the dust settles from the takeover of the U.S. Capitol, far-right extremist groups have begun to splinter — but they are not going away. Schools are trying to plan the next steps for kids to return to school. A recent order by President Joe Biden gives license to reimagine asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus the latest from the Arizona Science Desk, business and Phoenix-area news.

A push for greater oversight of the Arizona Department of Corrections is being led by formerly incarcerated people and family members with loved ones in state prisons. A nurse and chaplain share what it's like to hold the hand of someone in their final moments and what we can hopefully learn from this pandemic. And a group of special education teachers making videos to help students and their families until in-person classes can resume. Plus the latest Fronteras Desk, science, business and Valley news.

Many older adults who live in more rural parts of Arizona are struggling to schedule an appointment for the coronavirus vaccine. Thousands in Mexico need oxygen as a result of COVID-19, bringing shortages of this vital gas in a barely regulated market. A Maricopa County Superior Court judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction on Proposition 208, clearing the way for the tax initiative to begin raising money for Arizona schools. Plus the latest in business, science, tribal resources and Valley news.

Arizona legislators are targeting county supervisors over voting machines. After a two-year process, Phoenix leaders this week approved more shelter beds for the Human Services Campus. And hiking in Sonora has enjoyed steadily growing popularity in recent years, a trend the pandemic has only sped up. Plus the latest science, education, tribal resources and metro Phoenix news.

Within hours of being sworn in, President Joe Biden ordered construction to stop on the U.S.-Mexico border wall that started going up under former President Donald Trump. Antony Blinken spoke with a top official from Mexico’s government as his first duty as the nation’s new secretary of state. And winter storms have finally arrived in Arizona, bringing cold temperatures up north. Plus the latest business, science and Valley news.

The Biden administration is expected to reverse course from former President Trump on a number of fronts. The Arizona health department closes a Phoenix venue after videos show a crowded concert. And spending time in our yards or a hike in the park helps us be mindful of our natural world. Plus, the latest science, Fronteras Desk, education and tribal news.

Arizona Gov. Ducey’s State of the State had some controversial language about schools and funding. Efforts to distribute vaccines across Arizona are moving quickly, but some experts worry that this may not be a silver bullet. And a fallen soldier was buried this week, a soldier from the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Plus the latest business, Fronteras Desk, tribal and Valley news.

Aizona Gov. Ducey faces challenges as a lame duck governor that are both ordinary and, in face of the coronavirus pandemic, extraordinarily unique. Cycling has enjoyed steadily growing popularity in Sonora. Arizona is facing a teacher shortage that is being made worse by the pandemic. Plus, the latest business, science and Valley news.

Arizona is starting to distribute the coronavirus vaccine and prioritizing people who live and work in prisons. Sending a holiday card this season brings higher sales to businesses. And an elementary school surprises a student teacher who didn't get to celebrate her graduation. Plus the latest in tribal, Fronteras Desk and Valley news.

Is it time to reset as Arizona loses control of the coronavirus? Tucson is trying to woo more remoter workers. And Phoenix's irrigation system for parks could use an overhaul. Plus the latest in Valley, Fronteras Desk and education news.

A COVID-19 vaccine may soon be available. Metrocenter Mall is auctioning off all of the remaining items within its walls to the public. And the traditional Eating Christmas event switches to a virtual event. Plus, the latest in science, Fronteras Desk, tribal and education news.

The Navajo people have relied on medicine men for many types of wellness, but the pandemic is threatening them. Youth sports are known as superspreader events of COVID-19. And why some Arizona Republicans voted Democrat. Plus, the latest in business, education, Fronteras Desk and Valley news.

President-elect Joe Biden will inherit Donald Trump’s legacy in the Southwest: hundreds of miles of new border wall. Coronavirus cases spike again and Arizona is thinking about schooling. And searching for Arizona’s "sound" is trickier than it seems. Plus, the latest in science, business and tribal news.

Craft beer in Arizona has had to adapt to the coronavirus. In Mexico, the impacts of the border wall are also being felt. And a science-fiction author has changed the themes of his writing due to COVID-19. Plus, the latest in science, local and education news.

Arizonans continue to struggle with unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic. The FTC is helping Native American communities access more reliable internet connections. And Mexicans plan to celebrate the Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, holidays.

The McCain Institute joins efforts to condemn the QAnon conspiracy theory. What to do about the increased cases of COVID-19 in Arizona. And a twist on Halloween and the pandemic. Plus, the latest in business, Fronteras Desk  and education news.

Where did the name of Arizona's Kitty Joe Creek come from? Hear how performing artists are adapting to the new normal. Phoenix is breaking records in terms of heat. Plus, the latest in Fronteras Desk, business and Valley news.

Lots of election news including the Maricopa County Attorney; what is the value of tracking down "patient zero" in Arizona; and it’s a criitical election in Phoenix for mayor and City Council seats. Plus, the latest in Arizona and Fronteras Desk news.

Sonorans celebrate Sept. 28 as a day of action for the decriminalization of abortion in Latin America; marijuana legalization is going to be on the ballot again this season; and what to do outdoors in the midst of a pandemic? Plus, the latest tribal, education, business and Arizona news.

This week we have a series of stories titled "6 Months In." We’ll take a look at the impact of COVID-19 so far on education, business, and the border towns. Plus, the latest in Arizona, science and Fronteras Desk news.